Brazil defender Dani Alves detained over sexual assault allegations
Spanish public prosecutors requested Friday that Brazil defender Dani Alves be held in custody after he was arrested in Barcelona over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman.
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Hendrikse back at pivot for Lions in must-win Dragons clash
The Lions are boosted by the return of flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse for their European Challenge Cup clash against Dragons in Newport, Wales on Sunday.
Stormers move to counter lock crisis with Van Heerden signing
Experienced lock Ruben van Heerden will join the Stormers this week on a short-term contract.
New halfback pairing for Stormers as Roos, Jantjies return
The Stormers will field a new halfback pairing when Stefan Ungerer and Kade Wolhuter line up in their Champions Cup encounter with ASM Clermont Auvergne at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Wily Maartens earns rare start in Cheetahs' unlikely date with destiny
The Cheetahs' quest to confirm an unlikely spot in the knockouts of the European Challenge Cup will be boosted by the fact that they have selection continuity.
Fit-again Fassi returns to No 15 jersey as Sharks change 5 for Harlequins
Sharks speedster Aphelele Fassi will start a match for the first time in four months on Saturday in a Champions Cup clash against Harlequins in London.
SA men suffer heavy defeat to Australia at Hockey World Cup
The South African men's hockey team suffered a heavy World Cup defeat to Australia in Rourkela, India on Friday.
'No excuses' for Blitzboks in Hamilton - coach Ngcobo
Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has set his team three goals for this weekend's New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton.